Nix these useless items from your routine to save time and money

Skip This Stuff!

Skip This Stuff!

From wrinkle-reducing creams to color-enhancing shampoos, how do you know which potions perform miracles and which fall short? Read on for expert advice on 10 products you should save your pennies on and how to really get more beauty bang for your buck.

1. Toner

1. Toner

Women swipe this on their faces to get that tingly, tight, squeaky-clean feeling, but dermatologist Doris J. Day, MD, author of Forget the Facelift, says that toner is an unnecessary extra step in your daily routine. Newer soaps don’t leave the residue that toner was invented to remove. “If toner makes you feel like you’re getting your makeup off, it’s fine to use it, but if you’re busy like most women, skip it,” says Dr. Day.